Sophie (Chanko) Dare

Podcasts are wonderful ways to become more informed about things that you can't necessarily find in a textbook or look up on Google. Real-life experience and advice is so important when it comes to faith journeys, being newly married, and navigating first-time parenthood, and that's exactly what this podcast has to offer.

Milena Ciciotti and her husband, Jordan, were middle school sweethearts (not even high school... middle school!) and dated for six years before getting married in June of 2017. They currently have a 13-month old daughter and are expecting a baby boy this June.

Milena, baby Alethea, and Jordan.

They are 23 and 25 years old, respectively, so they have embarked on the journey of married life and raising children much earlier than is socially acceptable for most people these days. I, however, am an avid supporter of young parenthood and young(er) marriages, and I look forward to doing the same things in the near future!

They have very insightful and honest things to say about a wide variety of topics that impact other 20-somethings, people in serious relationships or marriages, new parents, and young people trying to live out their Christian faith. The title comes from the Bible verse Joshua 24:15: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”, and they do a great job of exemplifying that statement.

Here are some of my favorite episodes:

Personal Finance for Millennials

The Ciciotti's are big fans of financial guru Dave Ramsey, and they expound on how his methods and mindset has helped them manage their finances.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Qfv9sgA5N9ihUvjwtbMCI?si=dzA2xSzwQseKjcQT1APZew

A Look Back At 2019

This was a great listen for the new year, and you get a peek into some wonderful highs and difficult lows from this family's life.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KYGkl28yF1nuuwxqcoYlG?si=Xy1Bl5m3QPSJJTidqvZe1A

Q & A Sesh #2

The Ciciotti's cover any and all topics in this one where they take questions from listeners.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/397rJySzlsgxC9d7iwLV6J?si=f1kD0Ru3Syul37hkGxyrEw

An Amusingly Honest Look After One Year of Parenting

Obviously, I'm not a parent yet, but I really appreciate them talking about the reality of bringing a child into your lives, and after hearing their advice, I feel a tiny bit more prepared to do it myself one day!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PuAV4GFQkF4sA86K1lbRQ?si=54S6SsVWRV2DdA34OHTDzQ